Late Presentation of Breast Cancer in Lower- and Middle-Income Countries
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Date
2019-09
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Springer Nature
Abstract
Purpose of Review
Breast cancer incidence and mortality in low- and medium-income countries has increased and is predicted to rise. Late presentation, associated with poor prognosis, is unfortunately common to most of these countries. This review discusses recent studies and offers recommendations to address pertinent issues raised.
Recent Findings
Late presentation continues to prevail in many LMICs, worse in sub-Saharan Africa. Socioeconomic and demographic factors play a significant role. The fear of mastectomy is a prominent cause of reluctance to seek treatment. Increasing awareness, clinical breast examination and opportunistic mammographic screening have a role to play in addressing the issue. The provision of health infrastructure and creating access may overcome some of the other factors that sometimes seem unsurmountable.
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Research Article
Keywords
Late presentation, Breast cancer, Low- and middle-income countries, Mastectomy
Citation
Clegg-Lamptey, JN.A., Vanderpuye, V. & Dedey, F. Curr Breast Cancer Rep (2019) 11: 143. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12609-019-00312-8